Make sure you use ripe fruit… sorry, wrong jam…
Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam will let players experience the breakneck speed of downhill skateboard racing as they tear up, or rather, down the steepest terrains in the world while performing tricks and out-maneuvering opponents in locations such San Francisco and the rocky terrain of Machu Picchu... which should be fun as one little bit of grit would always jam my wheels…
Developed for the Wii, gamers will be able to take on the role of Tony Hawk or one of nine other characters to compete in specific time-based challenges in one of three gameplay modes including race, trick and slalom. You’ll also be able to challenge friends in head-to-head competitions as you and they pull off a variety of stunts and, most likely for me, crashes.
Players can crouch for more speed, jump or grind over obstacles and pull off all of their favourite air tricks to gain boost as they race down some of the steepest terrains in the world. There’s a variety of skateboards on offer from current models through to old school “fishtails,” longboards and 70’s skateboards, all of which have different attributes that will have an effect on gameplay.
You’ll be able to create and customize your own skater with the quick and easy customization menu that allows them to instantly preview items and see them on their skater. And once you’re done crafting your virtual self it’s time to hit the streets to dodge vehicles and pedestrians, crash through destructible areas and objects, find shortcuts and save time by using signs and other objects and even knock down your opponents to get ahead.
And of course there’s the head-to-head gameplay, so you can challenge friends in split screen competitions in a variety of modes: Race, Trick Attack, Slalom and Event.
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